Heavy equipment is used to demolish the former Univision building after Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Heavy equipment is used to demolish the former Univision building after Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. It cleared the way for demolition to ... more

Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News

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Protesters attempt to take a fence down at the former Univision building after Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Protesters attempt to take a fence down at the former Univision building after Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. It cleared the way for demolition ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Santiago Oropeza watches as demolition restarts at the former Univision building after Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Santiago Oropeza watches as demolition restarts at the former Univision building after Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. It cleared the way for ... more

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Women, including Esperanza Peace and Justice Center Director Graciela I. Sanchez, middle, jump a fence in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in place since last week. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Women try to protect themselves from the dust as demolition restarts at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in place since last week. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Women try to protect themselves from the dust as demolition restarts at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Esperanza Peace and Justice Center Director Graciela I. Sanchez looks around after jumping a fence in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in place since last week. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Esperanza Peace and Justice Center Director Graciela I. Sanchez looks around after jumping a fence in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet ... more

Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News

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David Kinder, right, an attorney representing developer Greystar, reacts after explaining trespassing charges to protesters attempting to halt demolition of the former Univsion building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order clearing the way for demolition to continue. Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

David Kinder, right, an attorney representing developer Greystar, reacts after explaining trespassing charges to protesters attempting to halt demolition of the former Univsion building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. ... more

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Protesters from left, Antonia Castañeda, Graciela I. Sanchez and Amy Manor sets up a lunch table while attempting to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in place since last week. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Protesters, Antonia Castaneda, (tilde over n), left, and Graciela I. Sanchez are arrested after trespassing in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in place since last week. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Protesters, Antonia Castaneda, (tilde over n), left, and Graciela I. Sanchez are arrested after trespassing in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet ... more

Photo: San Antonio Express-News

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Protesters block access for a water truck in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in place since last week. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Protesters block access for a water truck in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that ... more

Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News

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Protesters are arrested after trespassing in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in place since last week. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Protesters are arrested after trespassing in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that ... more

Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News

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Esperanza Peace and Justice Center Director Graciela I. Sanchez, left, and Patrick Pineda looks around after jumping a fence in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in place since last week. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. Eight protesters were arrested trying to stop the demolition. less

Esperanza Peace and Justice Center Director Graciela I. Sanchez, left, and Patrick Pineda looks around after jumping a fence in an attempt to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, ... more

Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News

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A protester waves from a police van after eight were arrested while attempting to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary restraining order that was in place since last week. It cleared the way for demolition to continue. A temporary restraining order was in issued last week. Developing company, Greystar, plans on building a $55-million 355-unit apartment on the site. less

A protester waves from a police van after eight were arrested while attempting to stop demolition at the former Univision building, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled to dissolve a temporary ... more

A sign notes historical sentiment as a group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is being demolished on November 5, 2013.

A sign notes historical sentiment as a group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is being demolished on November 5, 2013.

Photo: TOM REEL

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Fidel Castillo positions a sign on the construction fence as a group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is being demolished on November 5, 2013.

Fidel Castillo positions a sign on the construction fence as a group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is being demolished on November 5, 2013.

Photo: TOM REEL

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Fidel Castillo laments the loss of cultural identity as he positions a sign on the construction fence as a group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is being demolished on November 5, 2013. less

Fidel Castillo laments the loss of cultural identity as he positions a sign on the construction fence as a group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is ... more

Photo: TOM REEL

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A group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is being demolished on November 5, 2013. From left are Fidel Castillo, Adolfo Mendez Segura, Patrick Pineda and Itza Carbajal. less

A group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is being demolished on November 5, 2013. From left are Fidel Castillo, Adolfo Mendez Segura, Patrick Pineda ... more

Photo: TOM REEL

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A group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is being demolished on November 5, 2013. From left are Fidel Castillo, Adolfo Mendez Segura, Patrick Pineda and Itza Carbajal. less

A group of protestors ask for support from passing motorist in front of the Univision building which is being demolished on November 5, 2013. From left are Fidel Castillo, Adolfo Mendez Segura, Patrick Pineda ... more

Photo: TOM REEL

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A backhoe is used to demolish the Univision building on Cesar Chavez Tuesday November 5, 2013. A court order obtained by the Westside Preservation Alliance stopped the demolition shortly after this picture was made. less

A backhoe is used to demolish the Univision building on Cesar Chavez Tuesday November 5, 2013. A court order obtained by the Westside Preservation Alliance stopped the demolition shortly after this picture was ... more

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Workers stand by a fence as demolition takes place at the Univision building on Cesar Chavez Tuesday November 5, 2013. A court order obtained by the Westside Preservation Alliance stopped the demolition Tuesday morning. less

Workers stand by a fence as demolition takes place at the Univision building on Cesar Chavez Tuesday November 5, 2013. A court order obtained by the Westside Preservation Alliance stopped the demolition Tuesday ... more

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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A San Antonio police officer looks at a court order Tuesday November 5, 2013 that the Westside Preservation Alliance obtained to stop demolition of the Univision televistion studio on Cesar Chavez Boulevard. Susana Segura (left) and others at the scene delivered the order to stop the demolition process. less

A San Antonio police officer looks at a court order Tuesday November 5, 2013 that the Westside Preservation Alliance obtained to stop demolition of the Univision televistion studio on Cesar Chavez Boulevard. ... more

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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San Antonio police speak Tusaday November 5, 2013 with Susana Segura (left, center) of the Westside Preservation Alliance about a court order the group obtained to halt demolition of the Univision television building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard. less

San Antonio police speak Tusaday November 5, 2013 with Susana Segura (left, center) of the Westside Preservation Alliance about a court order the group obtained to halt demolition of the Univision television ... more

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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San Antonio police speak Tusaday November 5, 2013 with worker about a court order obtained to halt demolition of the Univision television building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

San Antonio police speak Tusaday November 5, 2013 with worker about a court order obtained to halt demolition of the Univision television building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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San Antonio police speak Tusaday November 5, 2013 with worker about a court order obtained to halt demolition of the Univision television building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

San Antonio police speak Tusaday November 5, 2013 with worker about a court order obtained to halt demolition of the Univision television building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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A demolition worker (center, behind fence) takes a picture Tuesday November 5, 2013 of a court order obtained by the Westside Preservation Alliance to halt demolition of the Univision building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard. less

A demolition worker (center, behind fence) takes a picture Tuesday November 5, 2013 of a court order obtained by the Westside Preservation Alliance to halt demolition of the Univision building on Cesar Chavez ... more

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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A note left by former city council person Maria Berriozabal is attached to a chain link fence in front of the Univision television building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard. A group called the Westside Preservation Alliance obtained a court order Tuesday November 5, 2013 halting demolition of the building. The first sentence of the note reads: "This is an effort to erase a culture, a language and a people." less

A note left by former city council person Maria Berriozabal is attached to a chain link fence in front of the Univision television building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard. A group called the Westside Preservation ... more

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Dust rises as a backhoe knocks down the Univision television building Tuesday November 5, 2013.

Dust rises as a backhoe knocks down the Univision television building Tuesday November 5, 2013.

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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A backhoe is stopped after demolition of the Univision building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard is halted Tuesday November 5, 2013. A court order obtained by the Westside Preservation Alliance stopped the demolition.

A backhoe is stopped after demolition of the Univision building on Cesar Chavez Boulevard is halted Tuesday November 5, 2013. A court order obtained by the Westside Preservation Alliance stopped the demolition.

Photo: JOHN DAVENPORT, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Temporary fencing is erected prior to the demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Temporary fencing is erected prior to the demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, San Antonio Express-News

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The KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd as demolition begins on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

The KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd as demolition begins on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area of the River Walk. less

Demolition of the KWEX 41/Univision building at 411 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd began on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The building is being demolished to make room for a 350-room apartment development on the prime area ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Univision eight released from jail

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SAN ANTONIO — The eight protesters who were arrested at the Univision construction site Tuesday afternoon have been released from jail.

Graciela Sanchez, director of the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, was among the first group to be released about 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.

“It took at least 13 hours,” Sanchez said. “The last few people came out at about 8:30 this morning. And we didn't do anything except sit and wait.”

Most of the community activists were arrested on charges of criminal trespassing, after they crossed a fence line surrounding the Univision building demolition site. Earlier Tuesday, Judge Janet Littlejohn ruled in district court to dissolve a temporary restraining order that put a halt to the building's razing, which had begun Nov. 4.

As soon Littlejohn ruled, the demolition resumed. Preservationists, which had been in court, raced to the scene.

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Greystar, a developer of multifamily housing from Charleston, S.C., plans to build a $55-million, 355-unit apartment complex on the property on the southern stretch of the River Walk.

The preservation groups, along with the San Antonio Conservation Society, had been fighting for months to procure a historic label for the building, which is known as the birthplace of Spanish-language broadcasting in the nation.